What did you learn about law making from this episode?
Both parties when they are in the majority have made motions to eliminate filibusters. Should filibusters be removed from Senate law making procedures?
Friday, December 9, 2016
FANTASY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
USE THE ABOVE VIDEO AS A GUIDE FOR DRAFTING YOUR FANTASY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
LEAVE A COMMENT IN THE BLOG RESPONDING TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION
CHOOSE ANY COMMITTEE THAT GRABS YOUR INTEREST AND EXPLAIN HOW BEING A MEMBER OF THAT COMMITTEE EXPANDS A SENATOR'S OR CONGRESSMAN'S INFLUENCE.
Monday, October 17, 2016
NOW THAT THE DEBATES ARE OVER.
Answer the following question:
Who would you vote for? Give a positive reason why this person is good for the office NOT why the other person is bad.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
The Second Presidential Debate
DECISION 2016
Town Hall moderated by
Anderson Cooper
Watch the debate on Sunday October 9th at 9:00 - 10:30
Offer your reactions and comments on the debate as it occurs.
Remember the Rules
1. Respect each others opinion.
2. Don't take their comments at face value
3. No off topic comments
4. No inappropriate Language / or inappropriate comments.
a) Should New Hampshire always be allowed to be the first primary?
b) Is there value for the Republican candidates who came in 4th or lower in Iowa to stay in the race?
c) What does a win for Sanders mean for his chances going into South Carolina? Consider Hillary was expected to dominate Iowa and Sanders virtually tied her there. Also consider that Sanders is campaigning in his backyard as a Senator from Vermont.
d) Offer your general opinion on any candidate you may find interesting. Please remember to check back and reply to another students opinion as well.
